Hippuriphila mancula
(LeConte, 1861)
Hippuriphila mancula is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by LeConte in 1861. It belongs to a whose members are associated with horsetail plants (Equisetum). The species is recorded from western North America including Alaska, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hippuriphila mancula: /hɪˌpjʊərɪˈfaɪlə ˈmæŋkjʊlə/
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Identification
As a member of Hippuriphila, this likely shares the characteristic of association with Equisetum plants. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing H. mancula from such as H. modeeri are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
is inferred from plant association: areas where horsetails (Equisetum) grow, including moist, disturbed ground, roadsides, and riparian zones.
Distribution
Western North America: Alaska (United States), Alberta and British Columbia (Canada).
Host Associations
- Equisetum - plant-level association; specific records for H. mancula are not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Hippuriphila modeeriCongeneric flea beetle with similar and ; distinguished by distribution (H. modeeri occurs in both Nearctic and Palearctic regions) and likely subtle morphological differences in genitalia or elytral pattern.
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Taxonomic note
The Hippuriphila was historically treated as or contained few . The relationship between H. mancula and H. modeeri requires verification; some sources may treat these as synonyms or .